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Recreational Activities

These recreational courses are aimed at young people between 6 and 12 years of age, and provide a chance to have some diversion while learning the basic techniques of circus arts.

The program is also designed to help develop their coordination, concentration, perseverance and motor skills. All courses are held at Saint-Bernardin School studios. Participants have access to state-of-the-art equipment used by professionals. 

Teaching approach

The School primarily emphasizes the lighter side of these activities. The courses are presented in a spirit of play; students are able to have fun while learning various circus disciplines and techniques.

At every step they are guided and encouraged by a team of professional instructors selected for their pedagogic and technical 

Courses offered by the École nationale de cirque :​​​​​

  • Acro-cirque / 6 to 8 years oldOpen or Close

    This course focuses on the overall development of the child and takes the form of circuits where the basic techniques of acrobatics, balancing and manipulation (including juggling) are explored. The instructors adapt the course content according to the skill level and physical condition of each participant. No pre-requesite is required to take this course.

    Register

    Minimum number of participants : 16

    Maximum number of participant : 24

    Place of practice: St-Bernardin School

    Option 1| Classes schedule : May 3 to June 7
    Tuesday : 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  

     

    Option 2| Classes schedule : May 4 to June 8
    Wednesday : 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

     

  • Acro-cirque / 9 to 12 years oldOpen or Close

    This course focuses on the overall development of the child and takes the form of circuits where basic and intermediate techniques of acrobatics, balancing and manipulation (including juggling) are explored. Participants in this course may explore additional disciplines such as unicycle, stilts and devil stick. The instructors adapt the course content according to the skill level and physical condition of each participant, from beginner to intermediate. No prerequisite is required to take this course.

    Register

    Minimum number of participants : 16

    Maximum number of participant : 24

    Place of practice: St-Bernardin School

    Classes Schedule 
    Thursday: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

     

Fees and Admission Requirements

  • Have the age prescribed by the course.

 

Registration fees Spring/Summer 2022
Groups Fees ($)
Ages 6-8 127,50
Ages 9-12 127,50
Circus disciplines and techniques taught
Acrobatics Balancing Manipulation
Hand to Hand (pyramid)
Floor acrobatics
Trampoline
Chinese Pole
"Parkour"		 Unicycle
Rola-Bola
Tightrope		 Juggling
Devil Stick
Diabolo

 

Cancellation Policy
We apply the cancellation policy of the "Office de la protection du consommateur", consult the webpage in English to learn more. Please contact us for any cancellation request and changement of group schedule.

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